If your employer has provided you with a BlackBerry smartphone, you may be accustomed to its built-in email, calendar, and address book applications. The Google Apps Enterprise team has just announced that we will soon release Google Apps Connector for…
Since its launch in Nov 2007, My Location has helped millions of people know where they are and get better local results on their mobile devices. We thought, wouldn’t it be great if laptop and desktop users could also take advantage of My Location? …
Today we launched a new Image Search results page for Android, iPhone, and iPod touch in the US, the UK, and Japan.With the new Image Search results, you can easily scan up to 20 images on a single results page and get the details for images that inter…
Just over a year ago, during a user experience research trip for Google Finance, we were at the home of a stay-at-home mom / day trader. She was frustrated that there were “personal blackout periods” in the trading day when she was entirely disconnecte…
If you own a BlackBerry Storm on Verizon Wireless, we encourage you to download a brand new version of Google Maps for mobile that utilizes the Storm’s internal GPS. The Storm is the first Verizon BlackBerry that makes it possible for My Location to a…
Just a week ago we announced Google Latitude, a new feature of Google Maps for mobile that lets you see your friends’ locations. Today Dylan Casey, a former professional cyclist, announced another location-based service from Google. My Tracks is a new…
Way back in November 2007, we location-enabled all of our Google Maps for mobile clients to bring location awareness to the masses and improve the local search experience. Using My Location, millions of you have been able to easily find yourselves on a…
New York City Mayor Bloomberg just announced on the Official Google Blog that the city has partnered with Google to create www.nycgo.com and a brand new Official NYC Information Center, located at 810 7th Avenue. On the mobile team, we’re particularly…
One of my favorite things about Google Maps for mobile is finding businesses on the go. Today we launched a server-side change that makes it easier to get directions to businesses. You can now get directions to restaurants, stores, and other points o…
Santa’s making his list, the Elves are working around the clock, the sleigh is being prepped – Christmas is almost here! As they have since 1955, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) will be tracking Santa’s journey this Christmas, and Goo…
Just in time for the holidays I’m proud to present to you My Maps Editor by Google, now available for download in Android Market! In just four months of my 20% time and with a little help from the 20% time of my coworkers this application has gone from…
(cross posted with the Google LatLong Blog)In case you hadn’t noticed, the Google Street View team has been busy photographing France, Italy, Spain, and Australia. Given the international focus of recent Street View launches, it’s time we make Street …
(cross posted with the Google LatLong Blog)I waited in line on launch day to buy my first-generation iPhone, and ever since then it has never left my side. The best part is that it keeps getting more useful with every software upgrade Apple puts out. T…
You asked for it, so here it is. We’re happy to announce that in the latest update to Google Sync for BlackBerry, we’ve added two-way contacts synchronization. This new functionality will enable you to sync your handheld’s built-in address book with …
We recently released new installation packages for Google Maps for mobile in enterprises. These new packages allow IT managers to make Google Maps for mobile, with new features such as Street View and transit directions, available to corporate BlackBe…